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An encounter between a photographer and remote sensing specialists led to a book on forests, vision and the purpose of science
Where one person sees a beautiful bark surface, another person sees raw data, says Sheung Yiu, who took the photographs for the Ground Truth book.
Recording of the opening ceremony published
The opening ceremony of Aalto University's academic year and the live broadcast of Aalto Party were followed by a total of almost 3,500 spectators.
Finland Works open online course introduces Finnish working life and career building
Aalto University launches a new open online course on Finnish working life.
New service brings research-based knowledge to decision-makers
Aalto University, together with five other Finnish universities, is participating in the MustRead Academy, which was launched today. The purpose of the service is to strengthen the role of research-based knowledge in decision-making.
Aalto recognition awards 2021 published
Aalto University personnel were awarded in the opening of the academic year for excellent work for the university's success.
President Ilkka Niemelä: ‘Cuts to research are always cuts to education’
European Commissioner for International Partnerships Jutta Urpilainen and Chair of the Aalto University Student Union Milja Leinonen also spoke at opening of the academic year. The ceremony was held online.
Aalto Distinguished Professor Risto Ilmoniemi and his team are developing a new kind of brain stimulator
In the future, artificial intelligence-enabled “self-driving” brain stimulators can ameliorate the condition of millions of patients suffering from brain disorders, says Professor of Applied Physics Risto Ilmoniemi. He also thinks that his best research results may still be in the future.
Register for Research Data Management and Open Science Training in Autumn 2021!
Aalto University Research Services organises a webinar series on research data management and open science in autumn 2021.
Aalto University endowment returned 10.9% during first half of 2021
Endowment provides EUR 28 million to fund research and education this year.
Aalto’s international outlook still strong according to Times Higher Education ranking
Aalto University among the top 250 in the world.
Mashrura Musharraf, Assistant Professor of Marine Technology, studies intelligent ships
“Maritime automation needs to be developed so that the systems are safe and meet human needs,” she says.
AFRY's new office in A Blanc, Otaniemi, invites you to cooperate
AFRY's goal is to provide students working as trainees with workspaces conveniently from the core of the campus.
Creativity is an important future skill - this symposium will help you understand creativity in a new way
Thriving in today’s fast-changing world requires creativity. The Aalto Creativity Symposium (September 10–11, 2021) welcomes everyone who wants to better understand the science of creativity.
Seppo Junnila appointed Vice Dean of the School of Engineering
Junnila has experience both in the fields of built environment and construction. Among other things, he explores ways to curb climate change by applying life-cycle thinking in urban construction.
Professor Ilkka Keppo studies the assessment and modelling of uncertainty
What do the decisions I make about getting a cup of coffee on the way to work have to do with the decisions we will make about energy system models in the decades to come?
The Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition showcases 30 projects for a more sustainable future
What is wise to design for future generations in a world of plenty?
Persistent students created an exhibition combining math and art despite exceptional circumstances
The sheltered courtyard next to the main lobby of the Undergraduate Centre and its dark-red brick, black granite and copper clad façade provides a solid frame for the 2021 exhibition, Collineations grounds.
Check out the Aalto University Works K3 site online
A Webcam has been installed to the Aalto Works K3 site to follow the real-time situation. The site has been started up during the spring 2021.
Unite! virtual campus ideated further at the Boot Camp
Ideas on virtual learning and virtual reality were gathered at the Boot Camp to facilitate building of a virtual campus within Unite!.
Aalto ranks 28th in Times Higher Education listing for young universities
The ranking lists the world’s best universities under 50 years of age.
